CLASS OF 1925

Students 28 (14 boys and 14 girls)

Names and story of graduation below photo

Top Row: William Corbett, John Fannen, Bernard Thiele, Renard Gruner, Frank Strathman, John Doering, Maurice Sullivan, Orvad Harnes, Norman Fehrensen, Joseph Hussman.

Second Row: Angelo Pilla, Emmet Jones, Regina Bernsen, M. Hester Bovard, Mary McCauley, Estelle Coad, Evelyn Lutz, Loraine Lutz, Joseph Phelan, Waldo Bisso.

Front Row: Sylvia Blazitz, Rosalie May, Rose Gioia, Dorothy Brady, Rev. P.J. O'Connor, Dolores Brady, Margaret M. Huff, Lillian Saxton, Christina Hobbs.

From: LET'S GO, July 5, 1925, p. 1.

CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT AND GRADUATION

On June 14th at 8 P.M. a crowd of about 800 persons assembled in the air-dome at the back of St. James Old Church to witness the Commencement Exercises of St. James Parochial School. Twenty-eight children were awarded diplomas by Rev. P.J. O'Connor. Rev. M.J. Stritch, S.J., who gave the address, humerously commented on the fact that the class consisted of 14 boys and 14 girls who graduated on the 14th of the month and were each 14 years old. The exercises were advanced because ominous clouds gathered and an electric disturbance flickered in the distant heavens.

The entertainment feature was repeatedly applaudedd. The children showed excellent training. They went through the various numbers with confidence and accuracy. The costumes were rich in color and material and were markedly appropriate. It must have taken a great deal of time and patience to stage so cleverly, the many children who performed.

The entertainment and play were deferred Friday evening to Saturday because of the rain. The attendance was not as great as on Sunday evening. Notwithstanding this drawback the total net receipts of the entertainment and graduation was close to $500 and greater than on any former occasion. The Sisters express themselves very pleased with the attendance and thank the parents of the children and the other supporters and friends of St. James School who co-operated with them so earnestly to make the exercise a success.